Combination Preparations

Best for moderate to severe pain. The opioid element in these preparations
can cause drowsiness. Long-term use can cause addiction.

Not readily available over-the-counter (ie. prescription-only).

Note: Co-proxamol is to be withdrawn from the market and
the CSM has advised that coproxamol treatment should no longer be prescribed;
patients who are already receiving it should have their treatment reviewed
and another analgesic considered.